Looking to get some new RAM.

[Top Hat Zebra]

I have been needing new RAM for years now, but I am not exactly rolling in cash, and so I've been getting by.

I have a mid-tier PC, and I use it mainly for gaming. I only have threeGB of RAM, and somehow I've been scraping by just with that, and games have been running far better than I ever thought they would.

I have an i7 960, and I am not computer savvy at all really, but from what I understand, that is still a decent CPU. Task Manager rarely ever shows it getting used much, and I've not had any problems with it.

My GPU is an Nvidia Geforce GTX 650. It was an upgrade from my previous Radeon card (Don't remember what it was) but after a couple of months of use, I've been having trouble with it. It seems to be a relatively common problem with the card, kernal errors with the drivers, loss of connection with the monitor, that sort of thing. I've managed to fix the problem, so far as I can tell, by using MSIAfterburner to raise the core voltage by 12, and lower the Clock Speed by about 80. Again, I do not know much about computer hardware, but I get the impression that is not ideal. So, as a side note, if anyone knows any good GPUs in the $100-200 range, please do tell.

But, I digress. Iam here for RAM.

I have a Giga-Byte X58A-UD3R Motherboard, and I have had it for several years now. I've seen a lot of reviews about it failing after 4-5 years, but I don't think I am having any issues with it. I'll get a Blue Screen every now and then, but that could be a bunch of other problems too. I have six slots for RAM, and right now I have three Gigs of Corsair RAM. I don't know exactly what information you folks would need to help me out, so I will provide some screenshots of CPU-Z, and see if you can help me. http://imgur.com/a/i1SgD

So far, the RAM I am thinking of purchasing to upgrade is this here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231230


It's in my price range, and the reviews are pretty good so far.

So, my three main questions are, firstly, will this RAM work with my system? Secondly, will it be compatible with my current RAM, so that I can utilize all six slots and have 9GB of RAM?

Thirdly, has anyone here had any prior experience with this RAM? Any issues?

 

[potroasted1]

It should work. Can't speak for the particular kit of RAM, but my system has only G.Skill RAM and they have been working fine for 4 years.

 

[Top Hat Zebra]

Thanks! My dad built the PC, and the main issue he is concerned about is the RAM being compatible with my old RAM.

I have three Gigs of Corsair as I said, but they are one GB sticks each, in slots 1-3-5. The upgrade is three 2GB sticks. Would they be able to work together?

 

[Ellensar]

I haven't seen any issues reported, but the rule of thumb is to always keep the same brand and model of RAM. If that's not possible, the RAM slot color should be the same make and model. While I do not advise this, you can use a pair of Corsair and a pair of G.Skill, but do not pair two different brands.